BP 4112.4 – Health Examinations

HEALTH EXAMINATIONS

New Employees

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that new District employees comply with all the health examination requirements of California law.

In addition, the Superintendent or designee may require applicants for employment in classified positions to undergo a pre-employment physical examination to show that they are physically able to perform the duties of specific jobs. (Education Code 45122)

Continuing Employees

Continuing employees shall undergo periodic tuberculosis tests once every four (4) years in accordance with law. (Education Code 49406)

The Governing Board is concerned about the prevalence of tuberculosis in our community and may require continuing employees to undergo tuberculosis tests when warranted upon the recommendation of the local health officer.

Employees may be required to pass a physical and/or psychological examination any time such an examination appears necessary to preserve the health and welfare of District students and employees or to furnish medical proof of physical or mental ability to satisfactorily perform the assigned duties of an individual’s position. (Education Code 44839, 45122)